Use Regex on create issue view
The Regex custom field looks the same as the regular Jira select. Depending on which screen the Jira administrator added this custom field to, a Jira user can enter a value on the Create issue screen and the View issue screen.
Create an issue with Regex custom field.
Steps
- Click Create on the top navigation in Jira.
- Click on the Regex field and fill in the data as usual in the text field.
- If the data is correct, there won’t be any additional notice. If the validation goes wrong, there will be a message.


- Continue creating an issue.
- Click Create to save values as a new issue in Jira.
Result
A new issue with a Regext custom field has been created in Jira.
View issue screen to display or change values
Steps
- Click on the Regex field on the right side - in the issue details section.
- Put the data.
- Click Save.
Result
The Regex custom field has been edited on the issue.
By default, a custom field added to the View issue screen is visible in the right panel under Details. You can pin it to the top if you want - this field will be moved to the Pinned fields.
If you want to display this field in the left area, change its position in the configuration: Project settings > Issue layout. You can also create a tab on the screen and move this field there. It’s configurable in the Project settings > Screens.